Breakout: Despite Anaheim manufacturing rush chances following early turnovers in the last three games, the Flames were able to drive pucks deeper into the Ducks' defensive zone, negating those early opportunities high in the zone when the attackers were flatfooted.
Ducks, Calgary Flames and Matt Coronato
The Calgary Flames catapult back into a playoff position after a big 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.
The Ducks, who had scored 16 goals during their three-game win streak, get stifled by Calgary goaltender Dustin Wolf in a 4-1 defeat. Frank Vatrano scores his 300th NHL point.
There was always the belief amongst Calgary Flames fans that Dustin Wolf would turn into a star goaltender. Few, however, expected him to be so dominant so early in his NHL career.
Dustin Wolf has had a phenomenal season. The rookie goaltender has been the best player on the Calgary Flames and is the sole reason they are in a playoff spot.
The NHL season marches on and Tuesday's loaded slate of games presents us with plenty of betting opportunities. I'm on a streak of going 1-2 multiple nights in
Craig Conroy has made lots of trades in his time as Calgary Flames general manager. Most of them have felt like he was subtracting from the team’s core by necessity. On Thursday, though, he pulled the trigger on a deal that sent Jakob Pelletier,
The Calgary Flames (24-178-7) remain home for a Thursday night matchup with the Anaheim Ducks (21-23-6). Tonight is the second meeting between the two clubs, with the last one serving as a pivotal moment in the Flames' season.
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matt Coronato scored a natural hat trick, Dustin Wolf made 30 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night.
Matt Coronato scored twice and added an assist to lead the Calgary Flames past the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night.